Policy Analyst – Responsible Business Conduct

Overview

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF) works towards better businesses and efficient markets for sustainable economies. DAF provides data and analysis, policy guidance, technical assistance and capacity-building to help countries shape better policies in areas including anti-corruption, competition, corporate governance, financial and capital markets, financial literacy and consumer protection, investment and infrastructure, pensions and insurance, and responsible business conduct. It is responsible for developing and overseeing more than 20 international standards that are essential global benchmarks.

The OECD Centre for Responsible Business Conduct (the Centre) supports the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct and related due diligence guidance across the 52 Adherents to the Guidelines and beyond. The Centre provides the Secretariat of the Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct and the network of National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct. The Centre also supports governments, companies and other stakeholders in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa in implementing international RBC standards and in enabling sustainable supply chains.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Research, analysis and drafting: Lead and contribute to research and comparative policy analysis on RBC across countries, sectors and different policy themes in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Coordinate collaboration with country authorities, stakeholders and partner organisations, including to support research activities.
• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, including through interviews with governments, businesses, trade unions, civil society and other stakeholders.
• Draft and review analytical outputs such as reports, policy briefs and background notes, synthesising good practices, key findings and actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the dissemination of findings and support follow-up engagement and implementation monitoring.

Capacity building

• Co-design and co-deliver workshops and trainings for governments, businesses and other stakeholders - virtually or in person - at country, regional and/or OECD levels, in cooperation with partner organisations.
• Contribute to the development of context-adapted training and learning materials on RBC and responsible supply chains.
• Organise and convene events, consultations and meetings, including coordination with partners, logistics and communication with stakeholders.
• Support the capacity-building activities of other teams as needed.

Project management and engagement with stakeholders

• Develop and maintain engagement with governments, regional institutions, businesses, trade unions, civil society and international organisations on RBC-related initiatives.
• Support internal and external communication activities on the work of the project.
• Contribute to project implementation reporting, evaluation exercises and monitoring processes.
• Liaise and coordinate with implementation partners to ensure timely and quality delivery of activities.
• Prepare briefings, presentations and speeches for management, and represent the OECD in international meetings.
• Provide inputs to the development of fundraising proposals.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Centre on Responsible Business Conduct.
• Support synergies and collaboration with other areas of work of the OECD.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics, business management, political sciences, law, international relations or development.
• A specialization and/or background in responsible business conduct, corporate governance, anti-corruption, or international investment.

Professional Background

• Three to five years of experience in the field of responsible business conduct in a government institution, international organisation, business, trade union, civil society organisation, or research institute.
• Professional experience in or focused on sub-Saharan Africa.
• Professional experience in development cooperation would be an asset.

Skills

• Strong analytical and drafting skills with the ability to synthesise complex technical material into clear, concise outputs tailored to different audiences, including policy makers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment.
• Experience, particularly at the international level, in building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders would be an asset.
• Experience in delivery of development cooperation capacity building and/or project delivery.
• Applied RBC expertise in areas such as mineral supply chains, investment promotion, state-owned enterprises, business integrity, or access to remedy would be an asset.
• Familiarity with international regulatory and policy dynamics on RBC and related geopolitical developments.

Tools

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies: Vision and Strategy, Enable People, Ethics and Integrity, Collaboration and Horizontality, Achieve Results, and Innovate and Embrace Change. The definitions for levels 1-3 are available in the OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
• A working level knowledge of other languages, notably Portuguese or Swahili, would be an asset.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 15 May 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 12 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What The OECD Offers

• Monthly salary starts at 6 975.54 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt from French income tax.
• OECD Staff Regulations apply to officials; from 1 July 2025, official appointments will be made under OECD’s new contractual modalities.
• Additional information about OECD benefits and workplace policies is available in the Staff Management resources.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on qualifications and experience.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, open-ended or fixed-term.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. The OECD promotes effective use of resources to improve efficiency and effectiveness; staff are encouraged to contribute to this goal.